Yen intervention alone is unlikely to reverse losses while wide U.S.-Japan rate differentials keep supporting the dollar, said analysts. ( read original story ...)
Japan FX diplomat says intervention effective, US ‘supportive’, Bloomberg News reports
TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat said the country's intervention in the currency market two months ago to support the yen had been effective, and that some U.S. officials had ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka stuns at Wimbledon with kimono-inspired style, shop similar Nike look
Naomi Osaka is making headlines at Wimbledon 2026 with her kimono-inspired on-court look. Shop a similar look from Nike. ( read original story ...)
Man indicted over livestreaming murder in Tokyo admits to charges during trial
Kenichi Takano attacked Airi Sato as she was walking and livestreaming on a street in Tokyo last March, stabbing her face and chest multiple times with a knife. ( read original story ...)
10 art exhibitions to see in Tokyo this summer
Summer has officially arrived in Tokyo, and with it a glorious slate of seasonal festivals, fireworks shows, beer gardens and – yes – art exhibitions. The steamy season is an excellent time for museum ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sits on four tectonic plates and is hit by around 1,500 earthquakes every year, yet its cities rarely collapse. Here’s the incredible reason why
Japan experiences around 1,500 earthquakes that are strong enough to be felt every year, a staggering figure that would seem disastrous for most countries. Yet, despite sitting at one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Rankings for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Makuuchi division rankings for the July 12-26 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena, released Monday by the Japan Sumo Association ... ( read original story ...)
Land used as US military housing near Tokyo returned 80 yrs after WWII
A vast tract of land in Yokohama long used for U.S. military housing following Japan's defeat in World War II was returned to the ... ( read original story ...)
ANALYSIS-Tokyo keeps powder dry as ‘line in the sand’ on yen shifts
By Rocky Swift and Noriyuki Hirata TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - The yen's break through a long-defended 162-per-dollar level to its weakest in four decades has reinforced expectations Japan may tolerate ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka puts a twist on Wimbledon whites with ‘Kill Bill’-inspired kimono
The Toyko-based designer crafted a coat for Osaka that was modeled after a traditional Japanese ceremonial dress, featuring a wrap silhouette with wide obi belt. The opaque fabric reached mid-thigh ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese yen falls to 40-year low, pleasing tourists but worrying Tokyo
The latest slide has put foreign-exchange traders on high alert for a fresh round of yen buying by Japanese authorities. ( read original story ...)
World Cup 2026: Brazil v Japan among games to come as last 32 continues
BBC World Service This video can not be played Fifa World Cup 2026: The last 32 games continue from 18:00 BST when Brazil face Japan It looks like Carlo Ancelotti has found his best XI and we are ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Latest Pressure Tactics Are Tightening the Screws on Japan
Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare earths. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Military Residential Site in Yokohama Returned to Japan
The U.S. military returned its 43-hectare Negishi residential site in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, to Japan on Tuesday, based on an agreement the two countries signed in 2004. "We ar ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo keeps powder dry as ‘line in the sand’ on yen shifts
The yen's break through a long-defended 162-per-dollar level to its weakest in four decades has reinforced expectations Japan may tolerate more yen weakness, with 165 increasingly viewed as the next ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fan fakes a post-loss crash out after 2026 World Cup elimination to Brazil
A Japan supporter summed up the collective feelings of its fans after suffering a heartbreaking defeat to end their World Cup run. ( read original story ...)